2007 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156

To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Daihatsu Terios 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
Make Daihatsu Alfa Romeo
Model Terios 156
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1495 cc 1970 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 105 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.7 mm 91 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 154 km/hour 214 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 16.1 seconds 8.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 63 L


 

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